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Shanghai Ballet to Make UK Debut with JANE EYRE, Aug 14-18
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013
Shanghai Ballet Company is to make its highly anticipated UK debut in August at the London Coliseum with performances of JANE EYRE, an original, innovative ballet production based on Charlotte Brontë's famous novel. Performances will run August 14th-18th, choreographed by Patrick de Bana. (more...)
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Son of Semele Ensemble Extends OUR CLASS at Atwater Village
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013
Award-winning theatre company, Son of Semele Ensemble (SOSE), has extended the west coast premiere of Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz S?obodzianek, in an English version by Ryan Craig. Directed by Matthew McCray, the critically-acclaimed production of Our Class will continue its run at the Atwater Village Theatre, with performances resuming May 24. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Harry Melling, Indira Varma and More at THE HOTHOUSE's West End Opening
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2013
Harold Pinter's macabre tragicomedy returns to London's West End in this new production directed by Jamie Lloyd (Donmar's Passion, Broadway's Cyrano de Bergerac, National Theatre's She Stoops to Conquer, Royal Court's The Pride). It follows the critically acclaimed and sold out Macbeth, starring James McAvoy, in a thrilling season of work for Trafalgar Transformed. Starring Simon Russell Beale (Privates on Parade, National Theatre's Timon of Athens and Collaborators) and John Simm (Elling, Sheffield Theatres' Hamlet and Betrayal), The Hothouse opened tonight, May 9, 2013, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below! (more...)
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Know Theatre of Cincinnati Presents COCK, Opening 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 08, 2013
Know Theatre has announced the regional premiere of COCK by Mike Bartlett as our next mainstage production. This will be only the second American production following its premiere at The Royal Court Theatre, London. COCK opens April 12, 2013 and runs through May 11, 2013. Brian Robertson, who currently teaches in the Theatre and Dance Department at Northern Kentucky University, will direct this production. Some of his past directing credits include Camelot at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center and A Flowering Tree at Cincinnati Opera. COCK features performances from Darnell Pierre Benjamin, Kevin Thornton, Danielle Knox, and George Alexander. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: TRIBES Enthralls in West Coast Debut
by Timothy Kuryak - Mar 12, 2013
TRIBES is a gripping, if somewhat uneven, play by Nina Raine, which has garnered accolades in both its run in London at The Royal Court Theatre and it's off-Broadway debut at the Barrow Street Theatre prior to its West Coast premiere Sunday night at Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum. (more...)
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Know Theatre Announces COCK by Mike Bartlett, 4/12-5/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2013
Know Theatre is thrilled to announce the regional premiere of COCK by Mike Bartlett as our next mainstage production. This will be only the second American production following its premiere at The Royal Court Theatre, London. COCK opens April 12, 2013 and runs through May 11, 2013. Brian Robertson, who currently teaches in the Theatre and Dance Department at Northern Kentucky University, will direct this production. Some of his past directing credits include Camelot at the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center and A Flowering Tree at Cincinnati Opera. Casting is currently underway and will be announced shortly. (more...)
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Review Roundup: Polly Stenham's NO QUARTER - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Jan 18, 2013
Polly Stenham's new play No Quarter, premiered at The Royal Court Theatre Upstairs on January 16, 2013. No Quarter delves into the relationship between a privileged son, who has left the real world behind, and his mother who has been dragged down with him. The production is directed by Jeremy Herrin with design by Tom Scutt, and runs until 9 February. (more...)
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Claire Foy Joins James McAvoy in MACBETH for Trafalgar Transformed
by BWW News Desk - Jan 04, 2013
Claire Foy (White Heat, Little Dorrit, The Promise) will play Lady Macbeth, alongside the previously announced BAFTA winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy (The Last King of Scotland, Atonement, X-Men) as Macbeth. Joining them, to complete the cast, are Jamie Ballard (Macduff), Graeme Dalling (Donalbain), Lisa Gardner (Witch), Kevin Guthrie (Lennox), Richard Hansell (Ross), Forbes Masson (Banquo), Allison McKenzie (Witch), Olivia Morgan (Witch), Catherine Murray (Caithness), Callum O'Neill (Angus), Mark Quartley (Malcolm) and Hugh Ross (Duncan/Doctor). (more...)
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Save Over 35% on Roundabout's CYRANO; Previews Begin Tonight!
by Contests - Sep 14, 2012
Tony Award® winner DOUGLAS HODGE (La Cage aux Folles) is sure to dazzle Broadway audiences again in this delightful new production of the timeless classic CYRANO DE BERGERAC, directed by JAMIE LLOYD (The Royal Court Theatre's The Pride). Also starring CLÉMENCE POÉSY (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2) and PATRICK PAGE (A Man for All Seasons). Buy now and save over 35% on tickets to Roundabout's CYRANO! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Tamsin Greig and More at JUMPY Opening Night Party at Duke of York's Theatre!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2012
Following Posh and prior to Constellations, The Royal Court Theatre Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group present JUMPY by April De Angelis. Nina Raine directs this frank and funny family drama. Tamsin Greig returns to star as Hilary, the part for which she won universal acclaim at the Royal Court. Doon Mackichan also returns to play her best friend, Frances. Check out photos from the press night party below! (more...)
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ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK Tour to Launch in December from Theatre Royal Brighton
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2012
Since its first appearance at The Royal Court Theatre in June 1973, The Rocky Horror Show has been performed worldwide for nearly 40 years in over 20 countries and has been translated into more than 10 languages. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, a fresh new production is back for a year-long UK National adventure, heading to New Wimbledon Theatre from Mon 21 - Sat 26 January 2013. (more...)
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